Indonesian state-owned electricity company PLN, through its subsidiary PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP), is leading the Hijaunesia and Hydronesia megaprojects to drive Indonesia’s energy transition. These projects aim to increase renewable energy capacity by 8.1 gigawatts (GW).
The CEO of PLN Indonesia Power, Edwin Nugraha Putra, stated that the Hijaunesia megaproject is a continuation of PLN IP’s renewable energy development plan, as outlined in the 2021-2030 RUPTL (Electricity Supply Business Plan), with a focus on green energy with a capacity of 7 GW.
Meanwhile, the Hydronesia project aims for a capacity of 1.1 GW and involves seeking co-developers to collaborate on executing hydropower projects.
In search for qualified co-developers
Edwin explained that the Hydronesia project is specifically designed to find qualified co-developers who will work together to create executable hydropower projects.
The goal is to involve various strategic partners, both local and international, to ensure the highest quality.
He further emphasized that these projects demonstrate the corporate commitment of PLN IP to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition while involving various strategic partners to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Aligning with the government’s agenda to expedite the energy transition, they aim to carry out these projects to the fullest while prioritizing quality.
The Hijaunesia project, for instance, engages multiple strategic partners to achieve the goal of creating a sustainable future energy supply for the country.
Green energy across 108 locations
As per the 2021-2030 RUPTL, PLN Indonesia Power, as a subholding company of PT PLN (Persero), plans to develop 7 GW of green energy across 108 locations throughout Indonesia.
On the other hand, the Hydronesia project is set to find co-developers for hydropower projects at five different locations, with a total capacity of 1,178.5 MW.
Both projects are part of PLN’s commitment to achieve a 23% mix of renewable energy sources and to implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
